Ecosystem Review

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What is a decomposer?

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A decomposer is an organism that breaks down dead or decaying organic material, returning nutrients to the soil. Example: mushroom.

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Where does all energy in ecosystems come from?

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All energy in ecosystems comes from the Sun.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.

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What are consumers in an ecosystem?

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Consumers are organisms that eat other organisms for energy. Examples: rabbit and dog.

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What is an abiotic factor?

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An abiotic factor is a non-living part of an ecosystem that affects living organisms. Example: sunlight.

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What role do producers play in an ecosystem?

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Producers are organisms that create their own food through photosynthesis, providing energy for consumers. Example: grass.

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What is the difference between biotic and abiotic factors?

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Biotic factors are living components of an ecosystem, while abiotic factors are non-living components.

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Give an example of a food chain.

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Grass -> Grasshopper -> Rabbit -> Fox.

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What is the importance of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers recycle nutrients back into the soil, making them available for producers.

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What is a habitat?

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A habitat is the natural environment in which an organism lives.